Dedication to a Tradition

It takes a great deal of effort to hang these coffins, and first they have to build up wooden scaffolding. This type of burial is less common now, and reserved for the elders who still keep the traditions alive.

Gongs, Caves, Mountains - Sagada

January 3rd 2014
We'd put off our trip to Sagada until after New Year's, given that we had heard that the place really fills up between Christmas and New Year's day. But we'd felt like we'd waited long enough, and even though it was only just New Year's Day, we decided to roll the dice and head up the mountain to Sagada. For the first time on our trip, things were actually closed. It was New Year's Day after al ... read more

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more

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